President Donald Trump speaks after he signed a presidential memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China. Photo: AP
President Donald Trump speaks after he signed a presidential memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
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Trump tariffs are ‘bid to force China’s hand because it failed to convince US it was sincere about opening up economy’

Senior official says White House slapped US$60bn tariffs on imports because Beijing had failed to live up to its commitments  

Wendy WuCatherine Wong
Wendy Wu and Catherine Wong

Updated: 9:28am, 24 Mar, 2018

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President Donald Trump speaks after he signed a presidential memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China. Photo: AP
President Donald Trump speaks after he signed a presidential memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China. Photo: AP
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